Production Assistant

Advertising Producers Association; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

New—land is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our London team. The ideal candidate will be eager to gain hands-on experience in the film and commercial production industry and will provide essential support to production teams at each step of the production process.

In this role you’ll assist with both pre-production and on-set activities, ensuring smooth operations and efficient coordination across all departments, sometimes on multiple jobs at once. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to all aspects of commercial production, from pitching through to post production. If you think you could be a fit please send a CV to [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supporting freelance Producers and Production Managers with pre-production tasks like scheduling and location scouting.
2. Researching and booking travel for jobs that require it.
3. Preparing and organizing production materials and equipment.
4. Liaising with vendors, crew, agents and talent in the run up to the shoot.
5. Assisting with crucial pre-production documents including call sheets, location permits, talent releases and health & safety declarations.
6. Assisting with setting up and striking sets where required.
7. Booking and distributing catering for shoots.
8. Providing general on-set support to the director and production team throughout a shoot day.
9. Running errands as needed, such as picking up supplies or arranging transport.
10. Ensuring the smooth running of post production processes such as the edit and grade, including handling hard drives and arranging meetings between calendars.
11. Managing post-production workflows for director’s cuts (DCs), including after freelance Producers have left projects.
12. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the London office, including managing office supplies and equipment.
13. Organizing and maintaining office filing systems, both digital and physical.
14. Handling incoming and outgoing post, deliveries, and courier services.
15. Serving as the point of contact for all office-related inquiries and issues.

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Strong interest in commercial production and filmmaking.
2. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
3. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while still getting on with those around you.
4. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
5. Ability to take initiative and problem-solve on the fly.
6. Flexibility and adaptability to different tasks as needed.

Prior experience in a similar role or environment (including agency-side) is desirable but not essential. Salary dependent on experience. Role starts in January 2025.